Talking Water - Tuesday 8 September 2026
This week's contents
Sustainability Product
- Round 2 closes 5pm today
Operations
- Supplementary Licence
- Talking Water Data
Business
- 2026 Season Outlook Briefings
Industry
- Southern Growers Spring Field Day
Community
- Rural Tree Planting Scheme
Sustainability Product Round 2 - closing 5pm today
On Wednesday 2 September 2026, Murray Irrigation’s
second round Sustainability product opened, offering
79,672ML of water at $210 per ML.
Online Expressions of Interest (EOI) for this round of Sustainability Product will
close at 5pm today.
Customers who are interested in participating can complete their EOI via the
Customer Portal by selecting ‘Sustainability Product’ in the top menu bar, then following the prompts, before 5pm today.
Further information on this round of Sustainability Product, including terms and conditions, frequently asked questions and payment options can be found on the company webpage below.
Operational Update
Supplementary Licence
The Southern Riverina has had a great start to the irrigation season, with ample rain which has resulted in an extended Supplementary Water Event that customers have been able to take advantage of.
To date, Murray Irrigation has diverted approximately 76GL under this Supplementary Water Event leaving around 45GL on the Companies Supplementary Licence.
If this event continues and the Companies Supplementary Licence is exhausted while water allocations are below 60%, Murray Irrigation will take advantage of the Uncontrolled Flows (UCF) provision in the NSW Murray and Lower Darling Water Sharing Plan.
The Company is keeping a close watch on this event, and will provide further information on how customers can access UCF if it is made available.
Talking Water live data
Live data for Murray Irrigation water delivery, channel flow, Water Exchange temporary trade and DCCEEW water allocations is available on our Talking Water
Data webpage below.
To see the latest data for Murray system storages and rivers, including dam heights, visit the Murray Darling Basin Authority's River data page.
Additional resources
MDBA weekly report
NSW Water allocation statements
Rainfall and evaporation
Barmah Narrows trade balance
The information and data provided in Talking Water is for general reference purposes only. We take best endeavours to ensure accuracy.
Business News
2026 Season Outlook Briefings
Murray Irrigation will once again be facilitating Season Outlook Briefings in Wakool, Deniliquin and Finley.
These events are designed to equip customers with valuable insights and resources from industry experts, enabling you to make well-informed decisions for the season ahead.
Similar to last year, there will be expert speakers covering topics including:
- Marrianne Graham (RuralCo Water) – Water Trade & Brokerage update
- Patrick Carolan & Priyantha Jayakody (NSW DCCEEW) – Water Allocation Forecast Outlook 2026/27
- Eric Snodgrass (Nutrien Ag Solutions) - Weather forecast focused on the MIL footprint.
Where & When
📍 Wakool – 16 September @ 2.00pm
📍 Deniliquin – 17 September @ 9.30am
📍 Finley – 17 September @ 2.00pm
Industry News
Southern Growers - Spring Field Day
Join the Southern Growers at their Spring Field Day for a wheat, barley, canola and faba bean results update from Max Findlay and Damian Jones, discussions on nitrogen and phosphorus use and an INCYT demonstration by Tim Roebuck.
📍 FIRE Site, 2431 Newell Hwy Finley - Wednesday 16 September, 9.30am (10am start).
RSVP by 14 September to M 0417 444 750 or
southerngrowersinc@gmail.com.
Community News
Rural Tree Planting Scheme
RGA Landcare is a proud supporter of the Edward River Council (ERC) Rural Tree Planting Scheme.
This scheme encourages landholders to plant native vegetation to enhance the biodiversity of the region.
Orders are now open for ERC ratepayers to purchase subsidised trees grown by McKindlays Riverine Nursery for delivery in May 2027.
More information, including a species list and order form, can be found by clicking on the button below.
Orders close Friday 18 September 2026.
